forensic
UK: fəˈrɛn.zɪk | US: fəˈrɛn.sɪk
adj. relating to or used in courts of law or public debate
adj. pertaining to the application of scientific methods to investigate crimes
forensic = foren<forum> + sic<related to>
- foren (from Latin forum, meaning "public square" or "place of assembly")
- sic (from Latin -sis, a suffix indicating relation or connection)
Etymology Origin:
The word forensic originates from the Latin forensis, meaning "of the forum." In ancient Rome, the forum was the center of public life, including legal proceedings and debates. Over time, forensic evolved to describe anything related to legal argumentation or public discussion. In modern usage, it specifically refers to scientific methods applied in criminal investigations, reflecting the shift from public debate to evidence-based legal processes.
The forensic evidence was crucial in solving the case.
She specializes in forensic psychology, studying criminal behavior.
The lawyer presented a forensic analysis of the contract's wording.
Forensic experts examined the DNA samples meticulously.
His forensic skills in debate made him a formidable opponent.